The Little Nuthatch — insects
A dreary but beautiful morning.
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Knowing I was getting out of work early today, all I could think about was finally getting in some bird watching time! So despite the dreary clouds looming overhead I got in my car and was off to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, picked up breakfast at Sunrise Bread Co. and was on the beach by 10:30. Found this beautiful Prairie Warbler on the dune. Unfortunately, also discovered the return of mosquitoes. BIG TIME. Rushed back to car! Green Heron Great Blue Heron Eventually it did start to rain... Black-necked Stilt. Love their legs. Roseate Spoonbills in the...
North Carolina Mountains Day 1.
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I am currently enjoying the beautiful weather and SPRING of the North Carolina mountains! I arrived on Friday afternoon. I can't believe it's already Tuesday and I am halfway through this trip! Sad! Spring is in full swing here... flowers, birds, butterflies, and all sorts of things buzzing around...
Blackberry season has begun.
It's the season for wild blackberries! They are so delicious and fun to pick. I filled a pint today and there were still plenty left for this Catbird. There are lots of little creatures out there on the blackberry bushes.
Insects and spiders.
Insects and spiders are pretty cool too, huh?
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Last weekend while birdwatching I saw two firsts, one was a Northern Gannet, the other a Sora. It's easy for me to have firsts since I haven't been birdwatching seriously (actually IDing birds) for very long. I think I may have been lucky to see the Sora though, as it was really hiding... Others from the day... Osprey Northern Flicker Savannah Sparrow Wilson's Snipe Red-winged Blackbird Gorgeous thistles very busy with butterfly and bee action!